(wô' tər' sh&amacr;p)n.1. A structure that uses water in an artistic way.2. Water as art in the form of a pool, spa, fountain, natural stream, lake, etc.- wa • ter • shap • ern.1. One who designs watershapes, especially professionals educated in the related arts and sciences.- wa • ter • shap • ingv.1. The act or practice of watershape design.

Collaborative Approach

Watershape Team + Client Team = Project Success

Inventive Solutions

Experience + Expertise = Creative Solutions + Superior Results

Exceptional Engineering

Professional engineers specializing in watershape design and construction methods.

"Less is More"

Recent Blogs

Before expressing my opinions about the decision process let me first define the two major options for the top of the wall: cut-in and cut-away. When we say “cut-in” we are describing that the top of the wall is cut down into the pool so that the wat

While the jet stream has shifted expected wet and cold weather patterns north this year, it has left California and other southern states in drought conditions. Meanwhile, northern states have record snow and cold temps. In some cases the drought has caus

Hydration is the chemical reaction of cement and water to form a cementitious crystalline structure. When cement binds sand and coarse aggregates together around deformed (“surface ridges”) reinforcing steel it creates reinforced concrete – the prim

"Water indeed reflects heaven"

-- Henry David ThoreauAuthor, Poet, & Naturalist

Testimonials

Skip Phillips

I have had the opportunity to work with Dave Peterson on a multitude of levels, including constructions, design, as a teacher, and most recently, as a student in his Hydraulics class. Dave is a very bright and gifted designer, and hist skill set is essentially unique in our industry. An endorsement is only as good as its source, but I think I can safely sat that Dave receiving my highest level of endorsement should hold a credible value. I would consider it a privilege to expand on Dave's qualifications.

Dennis Loebs

One of the sharpest minds in the watershaping industry, Dave combines a deep knowledge of hydraulic engineering, progressive thinking, and years of practical experience to provide state-of-the-art design solutions for any watershaping application. Dave's approach is consistently thorough and conscientious, and his results always reflect great attention to detail. Top Qualities: Great results, Expert, On time

Carol Richter

Dave -- Stared the job today. Cut back the roof overhang. Excavate stumps on Mon. and the the drilling starts on Tues. So we are on a roll here. I wanted you to know that Mark Elliot [Elliot Drilling Services, Inc.] made a point of telling me how much he really liked your plans. He said that 'They are not what we're used to seeing' and he thought that the details were terrific. I am not certain I know what he meant about your plans being 'diffrent' -- You may know but he didn't mean it as anything but a compliment. So kudos to you!!

Rick Chafey

I was lucky enough to be a student of David's in his Genesis 3 Advanced Hydraulics course. I spent 24 hours trying to absorbs more information relating to swimming pool hydraulics and engineering that I have been able to dig up in over ten years of reading and studying almost every publication known to man. The information provided, software provided, and the manner in which it was presented made an extremely complex subject very enjoyable to wrap your mind around. Anyone looking to increase their knowledge of swimming pool design, or needing a firm to provide swimming pool design from simple to the most extreme and complex, look no farther. Simple the Best and most knowledgeable expert in his field. Top Qualities: Great results, Expert, High Integrity

Brian Van Bower

Dave is at the top of his game in creating high-quality accurate plans for water vessels of all types. No one knows special application hydraulics better. We have worked with him on several of our projects and have been pleased with the quality and timeliness of his performance. I have also worked with him in the Genesis 3 Society of Watershape (SWD) educational program where he is one of our top instructors. I highly recommend David and his company, Watershape Consulting

meet Our Team

Richard C. Kremer

Drafter/Designer

Currently pursuing B.A. in Architecture. Richard leads our drafting standards, AutoCAD and Revit workflows. He has designed everything from basic pools and fountains to complete resort complexes with multiple pools, ponds, and water features.

Dave Peterson

President/CEO

B.S. Civil Engineering with a concentration in Water Resources from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Founded the firm in 2004 after 10 years of experience in the watershaping industry. Licensed professional engineer in half of the country.

Dirk "Jake" Jansse

Project Manager

B.S. Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada at Reno. Jake leads all structural design and engineering and is a licensed civil engineer in California and Nevada. He is proficient in several structural analysis applications.